An AI note taker that turns your notes into flashcards
Upload lecture notes, slides, PDFs or photos of a page, and get flashcards that come back at the right time for review.
Why one tool for notes and cards saves time
Most students take notes in one place and then copy key points into a separate flashcard app, which doubles the work. A good AI note taker and flashcard maker reads the material you already have and turns it into cards you can review the same day.
- Upload slides, PDFs, Word files, text or photos of pages
- Flashcards with spaced repetition for review sessions
- Quizzes with explanations and mind maps from the same notes
- Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV on paid plans
Works from what you already have
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss return sooner and cards you know return later, so review time goes to the material you are actually forgetting.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same notes into multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations, or into a mind map of the main ideas.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, text file or a photo of handwritten or printed pages.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl pulls out terms and questions from the material and writes a card set you can edit.
Review on a schedule
Study in the browser and let spaced repetition decide which cards to show you next.
DeckOwl reads PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages, then builds flashcards with spaced repetition so the hard ones come back sooner. Check the cards against your original notes before you rely on them, since the AI can miss context or get a detail wrong.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Cornell note-taking method?
It divides a page into a narrow cue column, a wide notes area and a summary section at the bottom. Cue words are written after class so you can cover the notes and quiz yourself.
How often should I review flashcards made from lecture notes?
Review new cards within a day of making them, then let spaced repetition space out the intervals. Short daily sessions tend to work better than one long session before an exam.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are on paid plans.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, on the Plus plan, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per month. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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